- Bryce Adair, a CBS production assistant working at the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament, died in a car accident in Ohio.
- CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz gave an emotional on-air tribute to his late colleague.
- A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Adair’s family.
Members of the Augusta, Georgia, community are mourning the loss of Bryce Adair, who died following a car accident Wednesday in Ohio while working the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament as a CBS production assistant.
Who was Bryce Adair?
Adair was from Martinez, Georgia, just outside Augusta, and graduated from Lakeside High School where he played basketball. According to a CBS obituary, he went on to study communications at Valdosta State University and work there as an intramural supervisor. Two of his other career highlights include working as a Augusta National merchandiser and Augusta GreenJackets audio operator.
CBS said Adair contributed to live sports production and broadcasting operations, ensuring coverage at major sporting events ran smoothly and production standards were maintained at a high level. The company said he was known for having a consistently positive energy, reliability, and willingness to support his team.
Here were some of the memorial social media posts made by Adair’s family and friends:
- “Your smile’s the embodiment of the sun; a warmth we shall always remember.”
- “Bryce’s talent was undeniable, and the world is a little dimmer without him in it. He will be missed but never forgotten.”
- “This really broke my heart. I remember hiring him as an employee at the Family Y Prime Time. Such a kind, gentle soul. Praying for the family.”
How to support Bryce Adair’s family
After the accident but before his death, a friend and colleague of Adair started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help his family. It’s still taking donations and, as of publication, has over $64,000 in donations.https://www.usatodaynetworkservice.com/tangstatic/html/sglf/sf-q1a2z3584c02f3.min.html
Bryce Adair funeral details
There are currently no details on Adair’s upcoming funeral and burial.
CBS pays tribute to Bryce Adair during broadcast
CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz gave an emotional tribute to Adair during Saturday’s broadcast of the Memorial Tournament. He appeared to tear up during the read.